I watched the so-called controversial ads of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption shortly after the release and I was sadly amused. I didn't find nothing wrong or misleading. Maybe to real for being gulped with pleasure - mostly for those who self-imposed the acculturation and dreamed for assimilation 0 and too much harsh Israeli humor.
It is true that America was a safe heaven for persecuted Jews from Europe when the State of Israel didn't exist, but as we can find in the dedicated literature and studies on the issue, the price was assimilation. True is also that America remains a golden destination for many Israelis - thus, the US warning ad campaign released recently - looking for more space and business opportunities. And this is available everywhere, not only in the US: in Canada, France, Germany. Some of them are living together with other Israelis, some of them intermarry, celebrate Halloween, Xmas or other holidays. Their kids are doing the same, the language being sometimes their only - if any - connection with Judaism being.
Nu...what's the problem?
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